Jesse Granger’s thoughts: The move is the first step for Vegas toward getting compliant with the freshly-set salary cap of $81.5 million for the 2019-20 season. The Golden Knights already have a projected cap hit of $89,024,999, according to Cap Friendly.

Moving Haula’s $2.75 million contract lowers that to $86,274,999. Once Vegas places David Clarkson on the long term injured reserve list, his $5.25 million salary comes off the books, placing Vegas just below the cap at $81,024,999.